Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly been punished by the Saudi FA after making an obscene gesture to fans chanting Lionel Messi's name.WHAT HAPPENED?Ronaldo was subject to more customary chants of his Argentine rival from opposition supporters on Sunday night. Al-Shabab fans sang for Messi throughout the Saudi Pro League clash which saw Ronaldo score in an eventual 3-2 win. However,

Zinedine Zidane has hinted at returning to management amid links with the soon-to-be-vacant spot at Bayern Munich.WHAT HAPPENED?Zidane attended the screening of a documentary about former Italy and Juventus coach Marcello Lippi and discussed his own future. The Frenchman has been heavily linked with the Bavarian side after they announced that they would be parting ways with Thomas Tuchel.WHAT ZIDA

Kylian Mbappe rejected a massive cash offer from Manchester United a week before committing to Real Madrid, it has been revealed.Okdiario says the PSG striker committed to a deal with Real Madrid on February 13 - having only days previous rejected a massive proposal from United.United, in the first week of February, tabled an offer to Mbappe's mother and agent, Fayza Lamari, of €500m over fi

Alphonso Davies has agreed to join Real Madrid from Bayern Munich either this year or next, according to reports.The Canada international has a deal to 2025 with the Bundesliga champions but it remains unclear whether he will see it out.The Athletic reports that a verbal agreement has been struck between Davies and Real after a series of meetings between player and club.However, it is yet to be de

Arsenal are flying in the league – but one star is pushing for an exit, as Gunners chiefs look to replace him.Mikel Arteta saw his side thrash another Premier League opponent at the weekend, as Newcastle United were torn apart 4-1 for Arsenal's sixth league win on the bounce. In the last three games, the North Londoners have scored 15.But while Arsenal are in a rich vein of form right now an

Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso is hot property going into the summer, and reportedly has a "clear preference" between Liverpool and Bayern Munich.WHAT HAPPENED?The two European giants are in the market for a new manager, albeit in entirely different circumstances. Liverpool are looking for a successor to Jurgen Klopp after the legendary German coach announced he would be stepping down after nin

Gary Neville claims Man Utd have alreay decided Erik ten Hag's fateManchester United legend Gary Neville believes those higher up at the club "already know" what Erik ten Hag's fate will be at the helm.The Red Devils will begin a new phase in the club's development come the summer, with minority investment holder Sir Jim Ratcliffe set to take charge of his first full transfer window. The INEOS chi

Liverpool’s Carabao Cup final victory over Chelsea was manager Jurgen Klopp’s “most special trophy” after they overcame more injury adversity to win 1-0 at Wembley after extra time.Already without 11 first-team players, they lost Ryan Gravenberch to an ankle problem after half-an-hour and finished the match with four academy players on the pitch but the youngsters held out

Mauricio Pochettino defended his players after “not fair” criticism from Gary Neville – who labelled Chelsea “blue billion pound bottle jobs” as they lost the Carabao Cup final to Liverpool in extra time.Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk’s glancing header secured a 1-0 win for Jurgen Klopp’s side, who were missing as many as 11 injured players for the Wemb

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk headed the winner deep into extra time as Jurgen Klopp’s massively-depleted side beat Chelsea 1-0 to claim a record-extending 10th Carabao Cup.The Dutch defender, who controversially had another header ruled out at the same end in the second half after VAR intervention, rose above Mykhailo Mudryk to nod in Kostas Tsimikas’ corner in the 118th minute.It